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Your blood is approximately 44% red blood cells, 1% white blood cells and the remaining 55% is composed of plasma.

Plasma contains about 90% water, dissolved proteins, glucose, clotting utilities, mineral ions, hormones and carbon dioxide.

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What test measuring the percentage of packed red blood cells in a whole blood sample?

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Do red blood cells or white blood cells attack the flu virus?

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How much DNA is in white blood cells?

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What is the blood of birds and mammals called?

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Are red blood cells and blood the same?

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